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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 364.28 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 364.28 and 153.44 is: 211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 364.28 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/364.28 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 364.28 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 55,895.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,895.12/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.72

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